DIMAPUR, FEB 17 (MExN): In accordance with the Sumi customary law and traditional practice, a programme was organized in the residence of former Chief Minister K. L. Chishi at Chekiye village on February 16, 2007 where he sought blessing and support from members of Sumi community present to work for the welfare of Sumis and the Naga people in general.
Shikuto Zalipu, president of the Western Sumi Kukami Hoho who chaired the function introduced the Chishi family to the congregation, which comprised of members of Western Sumi Hoho, Western Sumi Kukami Hoho, other frontal organizations and elders.
Speaking on the occasion K. L. Chishi dwelt on the contribution he had rendered for setting villages in Western Sumi when he was government advocate. He appealed to the members present to accept and regard him and his family as members of Western Sumi.
He made it clear that the programme was not organized with political intention nor to make declaration of his candidature for election but to get acquainted with the public and leaders of Western Sumi.
Chishi gave away red blankets to 372 GBs (Chieftains) who attended the programme and donated Rs. 51,000 each to WSH and WSKH besides giving Rs. 11,000 each to Aqahuto, Aghunaqa, Khaghaboto, Niuland, Nihokhu, Sakipheto, Laghilato, Dimapur Sumi Phughi and Kuhuboto as fuel expenses.
Shikuto Zalipu said Chishi’s role in Western Sumi would definitely uplift the community in particular and Nagas in general.
Others who spoke on the occasion include Hokiye Yepthomi, president, Western Sumi Hoho; H.K. Zhimomi, assembly speaker, Naga Hoho; former ministers Khukivi Awomi and Ihezhe Zhimomi and Kakugha Zhimomi, former candidate Dimapur-I A/C.
